For over 45 years, Richie Havens has played the most legendary music festivals that ever were, and most of the world’s greatest concert venues. You recognize the names: Woodstock ,The Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, the Fillmore Auditorium; Royal Albert Hall; Carnegie Hall. About 18 months ago, he had kidney surgery and has not regained enough strength to stay on the road the way he once did. As of last March, he announced that he would no longer tour. Richie Havens is a giant, and it’s great to see the BRC honoring him while he’s still with us.